The South Gippsland Bass Coast Careers Day was a vibrant and engaging event, with more than 750 secondary students, 80 primary students, and 45 school staff coming together to explore career options and connect with a wide range of local organisations.
The BCAL stall attracted enthusiastic students who asked thoughtful questions and showed a genuine interest in career options — with the usual favourites like pens and lollies disappearing quickly! It was inspiring to see so many young people thinking ahead and engaging with the information on offer.
The majority of students were from Years 9 and 10, making the event especially timely for those preparing subject selections and considering future study or career pathways. Feedback collected on the day was highly positive — students gave the event an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Grade 5 and 6 students also joined in, many discovering industries and roles they had never encountered before.
Beyond student engagement, the event provided a great opportunity for networking among stallholders. Representatives from WestVic, TAFE Gippsland Skills and Job Centre, Bass Coast Shire Council, APM, Head Start, and Community College Gippsland attended, and many valuable conversations sparked potential collaborations.
BCAL extends thanks to the organisers and all who took part. Events like this highlight the power of community in guiding and supporting young people to make confident, informed decisions about their futures.
